Policy And Resources Committee - 17/04/2006
At a MEETING of the POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 17th April, 2006.
Present:-
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Lord Provost John R LETFORD |
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BAILIES
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C D P FARQUHAR |
Neil I C POWRIE |
Bruce D MACKIE |
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Helen WRIGHT |
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Ian BORTHWICK |
COUNCILLORS
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Jill SHIMI |
Fraser MACPHERSON |
Christina ROBERTS |
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Kevin KEENAN |
Helen DICK |
Jim BARRIE |
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George REGAN |
Nigel DON |
Will DAWSON |
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Julia M STURROCK |
Bob DUNCAN |
Roderick A J WALLACE |
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Fiona M GRANT |
Richard BEATTIE |
Charles A WEBSTER |
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Christopher HIND |
Andrew DAWSON |
Derek J SCOTT |
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Joe MORROW |
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Councillor Jill SHIMI, Convener, in the Chair.
The minute of meeting of this Committee of 20th March, 2006 was held as read.
Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.
I MINUTE OF BEST VALUE SUB-COMMITTEE
The minute of meeting of the Best Value Sub-Committee of 21st March, 2006 a copy of which is appended hereto was submitted for information and record purposes.
II COMMUNITY REGENERATION FUND SMALL GRANTS ALLOCATION 2006/2007
There was submitted Report No 257-2006 by the Assistant Chief Executive (Community Planning) and the Director of Leisure and Communities relative to the above.
The Committee noted the process for allocating small grants through the Local Community Regeneration Forums as agreed by the Dundee Partnership and endorsed the funding proposals detailed below:-
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Amount Awarded |
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Hindmarsh Tenants and Residents Association |
Contribution towards hosting a two day event looking at changing culture from 1920 to 2006 and celebrating the creating of a sensory garden for the area. |
900 |
III COMMUNITY REGENERATION FUND ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES 2006/2007
There was submitted Report No 258-2006 by the Assistant Chief Executive (Community Planning) and the Director of Leisure and Communities relative to the above.
The Committee noted the process for allocating funding through Local Community Regeneration Forums as agreed by the Dundee Partnership and endorsed the funding proposals details below.
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Project Description |
Funding Awarded |
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Basic Moves Children's Physical Activity Programme, Leisure and Communities Department
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Fund facilities, coaches, training and equipment. This will sustain 14 classes in 7 venues for 224 children per week. |
19,545 |
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Bird Control, Housing Department |
Control the numbers of seagulls and pigeons causing hardship to residents in the Mid Craigie and Linlathen area. |
5,800 |
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Cairn Centre, Dundee Drugs and Aids Projects |
Construct a "User Training Suite and Group Room" as part of a new building. |
29,816 |
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Finmill Centre, Finmill Management Committee |
Create a dedicated adult learning/training facility as part of the redevelopment of the Finmill Centre. |
46,000 |
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Funky Feat Dance Programme, Leisure and Communities Department - Sports Development |
Facilities, training and equipment to support 11 dance classes in CRF areas. 8 venues, 240 children per week. |
15,780 |
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Hilltown FM |
Community Radio, office equipment and radio equipment. |
20,190 |
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Hilltown Horizons |
The development of a curriculum of creative learning that will create opportunities for groups and individuals. |
14,600 |
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Mill 'O' Mains Pavilion, Mill 'O' Mains Residents Association |
Additional costs towards the development of a community based resource at the Mill 'O' Mains Pavillion. |
38,000 |
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Neighbourhood Resources (Centre), Leisure and Communities Department |
Provide flexible support to Community groups and organisations in the Central area. Working in particular with Hilltown FM and Hilltown Horizons. |
22,205 |
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Peer Education Project, Leisure and Communities Department |
Additional funding for a project training young people as peer educators to tackle drug and alcohol misuse. |
34,562 |
IV INTEGRATED APPROACHES TO CHILDREN'S SERVICES
There was submitted Report No 241-2006 by the Assistant Chief Executive (Community Planning) updating the Committee on the progress and outcome from the Chief Executive's review of Children's Services in Dundee.
The Committee approved the report and the establishment of a single Children's Services Strategic Planning Group chaired by the Assistant Chief Executive (Community Planning) and remitted staffing considerations to the Personnel Committee.
V BEST VALUE AUDIT - IMPROVEMENT PLAN
On a reference to Article I of the minute of meeting of the City Council of 24th October 2005 there was submitted Report No 248-2006 by the Chief Executive updating the Committee on the implementation of the Best Value Improvement Plan.
The Committee noted the contents of the report.
VI SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE'S PROPOSALS FOR A SCOTTISH VETTING AND BARRING SCHEME TO PROTECT VULNERABLE GROUPS
There was submitted Report No 245-2006 by the Chief Executive relative to the above.
The Committee noted and approved the contents of the report and agreed that it be forwarded to the Scottish Executive as this Council's comments on the proposals.
VII CUSTOMER FIRST STRATEGY - UPDATE
On a reference to Article VII of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 15th August, 2005 there was submitted Report No 251-2006 by the Chief Executive providing members with an update on the implementation of the Customer First Strategy.
The Committee noted the contents of report and agreed to adapt the Council's logo to include the strapline "Changing for the Future".
JILL SHIMI, Convener.
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